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PK05 XNM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 64,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,319 miles

EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK OF GASSES AT CENTRE PIPE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 59,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK OF GASSES AT CENTRE PIPE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking 2005 date (5.2.3 (e))

intermitant air bag fault light off at time of test

slight leak on manifold/injector

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bald on both edges (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking 2005 date (5.2.3 (e))

intermitant air bag fault light off at time of test

slight leak on manifold/injector

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

under trays fritted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

under trays fritted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer side wall is damaged slightly and in poor condition and advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Remove items encroaching divers view of the road prior to test.

engine oil requires top up.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer side wall is damaged slightly and in poor condition and advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Remove items encroaching divers view of the road prior to test.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,155 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PK05 XNM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK05 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK05 XNM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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